Britain used to be a “nation of shopkeepers”, but there is little doubt that the shape of our retail industry has been changed beyond all recognition by supermarkets and Internet-based commerce. Retail employment fell by 62,000 in 2017 due in large part to the...
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Accidents in the hospitality industry
In the age of Tripadvisor, Trivago, Booking.com, and Kayak, hotels and other hospitality establishments are under immense pressure to keep up customer standards. After all, just a single bad review can turn customers away. And with often low-pay and long hours, staff...
Have you been injured due to the negligence of another worker?
On 18th January 2016, Fraser Rowland was delivering roof trusses to a site in Northumberland. During his delivery, some of the heavy trusses fell from the lorry directly onto some of the site workers. Paul Rowley, a labourer at the site heroically tried to...
When gravity bites – falling objects in the workplace
The force of gravity is something we all take for granted; but do you know what would happen if it suddenly switched off? According to Jolene Creighton, writing for the website ‘Futurism.com’, everything that is not attached to the earth would literally float...
“Be kind to your knees, you’ll miss them when they’re gone”
Those that remember the 1999 Baz Luhrmann song, ‘Everybody’s Free to Wear Sunscreen’, may recall the sage advice it offered; “be kind to your knees, you'll miss them when they're gone”. Our hips, knees, and legs take a great deal of impact over our lifetime. Estimates...
Leave the fireworks to the experts – explosions in the workplace
Industrial explosions, and the resulting fire and/or blast damage can be hugely damaging not only to people but also to the ability of a business to continue operation. Any risk of explosion that is not spotted or managed could cause significant and long-term impacts...
Have you been injured by an animal while working?
For many of us, the risk of being injured by an animal while at work is negligible if not non-existent. But spare a thought to the legions of British workers who are exposed to dangerous animals on a daily basis – postal workers/couriers, vets, farmers workers, social...
What is the state of workplace health & safety in our key industries?
When it comes to accidents at work, there is no doubt that some sectors are considerably more at risk than others. Over recent blogs, we have delved into the risks associated with specific industries including agriculture, manufacturing and construction; agriculture...
A hair-raising experience – electrocution in the workplace
Due perhaps to the invisible nature of electricity, many are perplexed as to what causes electrocution, what increases the risk of being shocked, and how it can be avoided. In this article, we will debunk some of the myths around electrocution, discuss what you can do...
Can I claim if I fall from a ladder at work?
Can I claim if I fall from a ladder at work? Falls from ladders happen all too frequently. In October 2017, a 27-year-old man fell from a ladder on a building site in Baldwin’s Gate near Newcastle-under-Lyme. He was rushed to the major trauma centre at Royal Stoke...
